Connecting The Hdd Audio Player To A Network - Sony HAP-Z1ES User Manual

802.11g and IEEE 802.11n automatically lower the transfer rate to maintain compatibility with
IEEE 802.11b products. The normal transfer rate may be regained by changing the channel
settings of your access point.
When the data transfer rate is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the
access point may increase the rate.
If a communication failure occurs while transferring music files, updating the firmware of your
access point may improve the communication status.
[24] Network connections (wired LAN)

Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network

automatically
This topic explains how to connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a wired network by obtaining
an IP address automatically.
As the HDD AUDIO PLAYER can obtain an IP address automatically, you do not have to make
complicated connection configurations. You can connect the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a
network simply by connecting the LAN cable (supplied).
1. Select [Settings] - [Network Settings] - [Internet Settings] from the Home screen.
2. Select [Wired Setup].
A selection screen for the connection method appears.
3. Select [Auto].
A network setting configuration screen appears.
4. Select [Next].
A confirmation message for the LAN cable connection appears.
5. Select [Save & Connect].
The HDD AUDIO PLAYER starts connecting to the network.
6. When the network connection is completed, confirm the message about the wired LAN
and Internet access on the screen and then select [OK].
[25] Network connections (wired LAN)
Connecting the HDD AUDIO PLAYER to a network